MacBook pro 2.5ghz vs 2.9ghz

The primary difference is that the 2.9 will be a faster CPU that the 2.5. Both have the same GPUs, Intel HD Graphics 4000, which by current standards are mediocre for video and games. If you want decent video and game capabilities, you have to go to the 15" MBPs.

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Perfectly understandable, most of us are. What you might want to look at is the refurbished section in the Apple website. 15" MBPs a generation or two older will have better GPUs and the cost may be within your fiscal boundaries. The warranties are the same as the new ones. I have done this twice with much satisfaction.

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The differences between the 13" MBP with the i5 and i7 processors is a little more than just the clock speed...the i7 has 4 MB L3 cache while the i5 has only 3 MB L3 cache...that will make the i7 seem faster than just the clock speed would indicate. Plus the i7 is a slightly different technology, has a different structure than the i5 that also speeds calculational throughput.

But OG is very accurate, the graphic processors are the same for both 13" models. Neither has the discrete processor of the 15" models. For heavy duty, graphic-intensive work that is a big draw back. OG is also correct in recommending refurb units...Apple replaces the batteries and any faulty parts in those units, often new cases, so you cannot tell the refurb from brand new. And since they have been very thoroughly tested, they are even better than new in some people's minds..

Ralph Landry1, Greetings: Kudos #6.

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Thanks, OG...I fully expect you there soon at the rate you are moving 🙂